Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (12,990)	$ (68,987)	$ (28,370)	$ (78,516)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,608)	(6,404)	46,764	3,192
Net income (loss)	(14,598)	(75,391)	18,394	(75,324)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	24	18	118	(161)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(14,574)	(75,373)	18,512	(75,485)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	357	0	357
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Flotek	$ (14,574)	$ (75,016)	$ 18,512	$ (75,128)